A key part of developing the new strategy is gathering views from members of the public – anyone who lives, works or visits Wirral – on what they believe the limited resources partners have at their disposal should be best targeted at.
The consultation received a total of 23 responses, of which 91.3% were in favour of the proposed PSPO, with the remaining 8.7% indicating that they were unsure.
The Council would retain ownership of the asset and responsibility for lake maintenance, while the new operator would take on day-to-day operations, staffing and building maintenance.
The number of closure orders granted by the courts over the last six months now stands at 15 following further action taken by Wirral Trading Standards, in partnership with Merseyside Police.
Clear, Hold, Build brings together Merseyside Police, partners and residents to disrupt and deter organised crime while rebuilding neighbourhoods into places people want to live, work and visit
From 1 May 2026, the Renters’ Rights Act will give those who rent their home stronger protections, fairer rules and greater security in where they live.
The judge said Carole Low was involved in “ruthless exploitation” and that her “money lending was to people who were weak, vulnerable and unable to access money”.
In the latest two cases Wirral Trading Standards officers gathered evidence over a number of visits before applying to the court for Closure Orders to prevent further illegal trading at the premises.
Community safety partners from across the region have formally committed to coordinating their approach to tackling anti-social behaviour, using the full range of cross‑agency tools and powers to protect victims, strengthen communities, and prevent offending.
